Welsh National Opera
Candide
2 October 2025
Event details
The Best of all Possible Worlds
Leonard Bernstein’s Candide is a supercharged wild ride in which 18th-century France crashes into 20th-century post-war America. Take a seat and strap in tight for a mind-boggling journey as we hurtle through a fantastical world of chaos – from castles in the Alps, earthquakes in Lisbon to the Amazonian jungles beyond the Andes.
From Bernstein’s compositional brilliance to the razor wit of Dorothy Parker, Candide is an energetic romp that pulls together the best of Broadway, the champagne froth of operetta and the timeless satire of Voltaire’s original novella. WNO’s critically acclaimed production is staged by an award-winning team, who brings this zany, imaginative world to life and up to date with music, animation, dance and political bite.
★★★★ ‘An ingeniously witty, all out absurd Candide from WNO’ The Stage
Venue
Theatre — Mayflower Theatre
Running Time
Approx. 2hrs 25mins including an interval
Warnings
May contain flashing lights and haze effects. There will be one use of a strobe lighting effect
Contains themes and language that some people may find upsetting
Sung in English
Further information
Discounts
Discounts do not apply to Price Zone E unless otherwise stated. All discounts are subject to availability and can be removed at any time
Executive Membership £6 off one ticket on top two prices
Executive Plus Membership £6 off two tickets on top two prices
Access Member Discount £5 off top two prices at all performances
Young Person Under 16 £10 with a full paying adult – available in all Price Zones
Groups (5+) £5 off*
Groups (10+) £6 off and one free with every 20 paid. Not available in Price Zone A*
Schools & Young Person’s Groups (10+) £15 each plus one free supervisor with every 10 tickets purchased. All additional supervisors are standard price. Not available in Price Zone A but available is all other Price Zones**
*Not available online – please call 02380 711811
**Not available online – please email schools@mayflower.org.uk
Subscription
Subscriptions apply to all Operas in the Autumn 2025 season excluding A Night at the Opera. Find out about the subscription season
Subscription discounts are only available in Price Zones A-C. One discount per ticket. Only one discount can apply to a booking
Book 2 operas and receive 10% off
Extras
Free pre-show talk:
Thu 2 October 2025 at 6:15pm
Welsh National Opera talks give you everything you need to know to enjoy the performance. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance. Please call Box Office on 02380 711811 or visit the counter at Mayflower Studios to book.
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